Library Assistants
ANZSCO 5997
6,700
69%
70%
$1,779
48 yrs
Declining
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Library Assistants is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Library and Information Services and Certificate II in Information and Cultural Services.
Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Declining.
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There is no single national fee or length for training that leads to Library Assistants. Each provider sets its own price, study mode, and entry rules. Those rules can include past study, an English level, work experience, or an interview. Check the AQF level, and whether you study in Australia or online, before you enquire.
About this career
Library Assistants issue, receive and shelve library items and maintain associated records.
What they typically do
- Issuing library items to borrowers and recording identification data and due dates
- Sorting and shelving returned items
- Locating and retrieving items on request
- Maintaining records and index systems
- Receiving overdue items, issuing overdue notices, and receiving fines
- Inspecting returned items for damage and making minor repairs
- Assisting with the preparation of displays and promotional activities
- May prepare catalogued items for shelving
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Library Assistants.
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Certificate III in Library and Information Services
BSB30420 · AQF 3 · 3 providers
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Certificate II in Information and Cultural Services
CUA20525 · AQF 2 · 2 providers